How to pronounce squirting
Say it like SKWUR-ting. Squirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR).
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- SKWUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squirting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of squirting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKWUR-ting.
What does squirting mean?
- present participle and gerund of squirt How to pronounce squirt
- The act of something being squirted.
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Words that rhyme with squirting
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Questions about saying squirting
How do you pronounce squirting?
Say SKWUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskwɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squirting?
Squirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWUR). Broken into parts: SKWUR · ting.
Is squirting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskwɜːtɪŋ/ (SKWUR-ting).